Nightclubs
The UK's nightclub sector has criticized the government's recent decision to exclude them from a new business rates relief scheme, despite a U-turn providing support for pubs and live music venues. Industry leaders warn that this oversight could accelerate venue closures amid a 32% drop in nightclubs since 2017. The Night Time Industries Association argues the policy undermines the cultural and economic value of electronic music spaces.
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At the end of 2025, SchwuZ, Germany's oldest LGBT+ club with 48 years of history, closed its doors during a final event titled «Last Cheers, Queers». This shutdown is the latest in the «Clubsterben» or «death of clubs» trend affecting Berlin for years, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. The city, which rose as Europe's party capital after the fall of the Berlin Wall, now grapples with declining attendance and soaring real estate prices.